Finland · National Parks

National Park and Smoke Sauna Experience

7 Hours Round trip from Helsinki Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided hike in Sipoonkorpi National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch by the lake
  • 03 Relax in a traditional smoke sauna
  • 04 Swim in a freshwater lake between sauna sessions
  • 05 Learn about Finnish wildlife and nature from a wilderness guide
  • 06 Roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included

Discover the beauty of Sipoonkorpi National Park on a guided day trip from Helsinki that combines forest hiking, lakeside scenery, and a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. Walk along peaceful woodland trails with a professional wilderness guide, learn about local nature and wildlife, and pause for a Finnish-style lunch by the lake.

After the hike, continue to the sauna for time to relax, cool off, and enjoy the refreshing tradition of swimming in the lake between sauna sessions. With roundtrip transportation, lunch, and sauna essentials included, this experience offers a rewarding taste of Finland’s outdoor culture in just one day.

You will spend in total 3.5 hours in the national park and 1-1.5 hours in the sauna afterwards.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Helsinki
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your journey for the day

Pick-up: 11:00 A.M.

Drop-off: 5:30 P.M.

Experience the ideal day of a Finn

This  excursion takes place 30 minutes outside of Helsinki. Your guide will  pick you up from the meeting point and drive you into the wonderful forests of Finland. You will spend in total 3.5 hours in the national park and 1-1.5 hours in the sauna afterwards. The hike is in total 6 km with a few hills and steep stairs up to the lunch place.

Lunch by the lake

Mid-way of your walk, you will stop for a lunch break which the guide will prepare. This is a great time to enjoy the magical scenery of the  national park and explore the nearby lake and forest. After the lunch  break, you will return back to the starting point and prepare for the  sauna.

Relax in the sauna and swim in a lake

The sauna  experience will last approximately one hour This will give you enough  time to have multiple breaks to swim, cool down, and sweat! After the  sauna, you can take a shower and change into fresh clothing for the ride  back to Helsinki. 

Your guide will drop you off refreshed and recharged  at the original pick-up point at around 5:30 P.M. Kindly note on some occasions, arrival times back to Helsinki may vary.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Helsinki 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • A professional wilderness guide
  • Finnish-style lunch and dessert with a drink
  • Sauna entry fee
  • A towel
  • Sauna-sandals
  • Rainjackets available in case of rain
  • Winter accessories for lend
  • Winter boots available during snowy months

What's Not Included

  • a water bottle

Know before you go

  • Bathing suit required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Please provide any dietary-restriction information
  • This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Helsinki, FI
Tour start
Helsinki, FI
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Helsinki.

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